Ian Wambai
@ianwambai
Experienced AI/ML engineer with extensive expertise in large-scale systems.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced AI/ML engineer specializing in designing and operationalizing high-performance AI systems at scale. My focus is on infrastructure that supports large language models and agentic frameworks in production environments. I have successfully led the deployment of systems that process over a billion tokens per day while maintaining tight latency budgets and compute efficiency targets.
Throughout my career, I have developed deep expertise with tools such as PyTorch, vLLM, Triton, and LoRA, integrating them within robust CI/CD and observability pipelines. My work emphasizes optimizing inference cost and latency under real-world constraints, ensuring continuous delivery and operational stability at scale. I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of intelligent systems design and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to create impactful solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief AI Scientist
Renasnce Studios
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)
As Chief AI Scientist, I lead high-impact research and platform development across advanced AI domains, including foundation models, agentic systems, and autonomous infrastructure. My role blends deep theoretical work with production-grade engineering to push the boundaries of intelligent systems design.
Senior Product Manager
Voxie Media
Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 (1 year)
I identified opportunities to improve current systems and leveraged existing and new technologies to enhance the business and its product offerings. I communicated with cross-functional teams to design, build, test, and deploy new products.
Mobile Team Lead
Yellow Card
Mar 2022 - Apr 2022 (1 month)
I led and implemented product innovation with a customer focus, working with the engineering team for a million users. I managed the entire product development plan from planning to implementation.
Senior Mobile Developer
Asante Finance Group
Mar 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year)
I designed and developed scalable, production-ready, secure, and stable financial mobile applications. I integrated with banking APIs and services to allow secure transfer of money.
Senior Mobile Developer
Voxie Media
May 2020 - Mar 2021 (10 months)
I maintained the performance of existing client mobile applications and suggested improvements on design and functionality. I diagnosed and rectified performance issues, and designed and developed scalable, production-ready, stable Android applications.
Senior Mobile Developer
Sendy Limited
Mar 2016 - May 2020 (4 years 2 months)
I conducted research and developed new projects to increase company revenue. I also set up and ran the Research team, bringing stakeholders from various departments to collect and analyze internal research.
Senior Mobile Developer
Makeshift Studio
Mar 2015 - Feb 2016 (11 months)
I created timely, scalable, and secure mobile applications for clients in various industries such as micro-finance & banking, insurance, and retail. I maintained the performance of existing client mobile applications and suggested improvements on design and functionality.
Android & iOS Engineer
Nailab Accelerator
Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year)
I provided technical support and wrote applications for start-ups in various industries including education, courier services, and home shopping. I developed new features for proprietary Android applications used on phones and tablets.
Mobile Engineer
Kuhustle
Oct 2013 - Feb 2014 (4 months)
I designed and built advanced applications for Android, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to define, design, and launch new features. I tested code for robustness, executing edge case, usability, and general reliability analysis.
Mobile Engineer
Safaricom
Aug 2013 - Nov 2013 (3 months)
I created and tested high-quality Android applications that included feature functionality, user experiences, and server-side integrations. I ensured content met or exceeded business and client requirements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nairobi
BSc in Computer Science, Computer Science
2012 - 2016
Completed all core coursework for a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Paused studies to pursue a full-time engineering role.
Alliance High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
2007 - 2011
Grade: 12 A grades
Achieved 12 A grades on tested subjects during high school education. Demonstrated strong academic performance across various disciplines.
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